Patsy Walker #73

A snapshot of high school social life in full 1957 swing, this issue of Patsy Walker captures the between-class drama perfectly: red-haired Patsy and her beau Buzz share a heartfelt goodbye in the hallway, while a blond fellow looks on curiously at the stylishly dressed, dark-haired Hedy, who stands apart with cool confidence. The cover pencils by Al Hartley and inks by Bill Everett give the scene a lively, expressive charm that made this series so appealing to teen readers of the era. Starring Patsy, Hedy, Buzz, Nancy, and all the gang, issue #73 is a delightful slice of mid-century romance comics at its most warmly relatable.